Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1955 — Page 3

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 19515

35th ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED BY GECODE CLUB RECENTLY The 35th anniversary of the Decode club was observed recently with the party being held at the Zion Lutheran parish in conjunction with the annual bosses’ night. The tables were adorned with fall flowers.

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Several brief speeches .were made and the Rev. Virgil Sexton, pastor of the Methodist church, showed illustrated slides of French Morocco. The foremen and supervisors then presented each* girl with a red rose. Door prizes were won by L,ydia Lehrman, Martha Myers. Harriet Fuelling. John Flickinger, Doyle Gehres, and Helen Fairchild. Committee in charge of the event were the officers of the Gecode club including Harriet Pollock, Helen Mowery, Mary Miller, Dorothjt Schnepf, Rosemary Miller, and Betty* Schneider. There were 53 present at the party. MRS. ROBERT COLTER HOSTESS TO MEETING Mrs. Robert (Jolter was hostess to the Delta Theta Tau sorority Tuesday . evening. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Lyle Mallonee, who also reported on the province convention held at Elkhart November 5 and 6. Mrs. Kenneth Arnold was also a delegate to the conveniion. During the business meeting the annual Good Fellows project was discussed by the group, followed by a white elephant auction. Several contests were enjoyed and the door prizes were won by Mrs. Vivian Krick and* Mrs. Medford Smith. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Leo Teeple, then served refreshments to the 23 members present. Mrs. Louis Laurent will entertain the sorority at its next bus 1 iness and social meeting November 22. MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS HERE WEDNESDAY The Zion Lutheran Missionary society met in the parish hall at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The hostesses served dessert to open the meeting, after which Mrs. Chester Ttleinknight read the' devotions. A hymn was sung in keeping with the theme of the topic discussed and led by the Rev. Edgar Schmidt, "That 1 May Be His Own.” Mrs. Louis Jacobs conducted the business meeting in the ab-

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sence of Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg, president, who was attending the Lutheran woman’s guidance institute in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Don Burke was secretary pro tern. Mrs. Paul Conrad gave the visiting committee's report and also told the selection of gifts sent to the missionary, Bruce Casseler and family in Manila. Election of officers was held and the following will serve for the 1956 term: president, Mrs. Jacobs; vice-president, Mrs. Will Schnepf; secretary, Mrs. Ray McDougal; and treasurer, Mrs. Burke. Nominating committee elected consists of Mrs. Clarence Dersch, Mrs. Ed Bauer, and Mrs. Kleinknlght. Plans for the fall festival, which will be held Wednesday, December 7, in the parish hall, were discussed. Mrs. Henry Krueckeberg, co-chairman of the food committee, reported that the festival will feature a noon luncheon from 11 to 1 o’clock, and a chicken supper froqi 5 to 7 o’clock. Mrs. Kleinknight stated that many unusual and interesting items have been selected for the gift booth. Mrs. Jacobs reported that there will be booths of fancy work, baked goods, candy, market items,, along with three special attractions for the children, a toy booth, game room, and movies. i Mrs. Henry Krueckeberg. Mrs. Lloyd Bowman, and Mrs. Klelnknight were appointed to serve with Mrs. Herman Krueckeberg to study the kitchen equipment information. A motion was made to send a $25 Christmas gift to one of the children’s institutions. It was decided to have a 50 cent gift exchange al the December party meeting. Hostesses for the meeting included the Mesdames Ray McDougal, Herman Dierkes, Paul Hammond, and Walter Buettner. WEIGHT REDUCING CLUB HOLDS WEEKLY MEETING The Decatur weight reducing club met Tuesday evening with three new members-welcomed into the club making a total of 18 members. dt was announced that Joan Schoberg, therapeuric dietician front’Parkview memorial hospital, wilt speak to the club November 22. It was reported that 14 members lost a total of >59 pounds in two weeks. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member may call 3-3584, 3-8719. or 3-9467. THANK OFFERING PROGRAM HELD BY TRINITY W.S.W.S. "Indian Americans” was the sub-' ject used for the Trinity W.S.W.S. annual thank offering pdpgram Tuesday evening, with Mrp, Clarence Drake as the leader. A pre-

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lude by Kay Wynn opened the meeting and the meditation call to worship was given by Mrs. Max Andrews. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Josephine Robenold and Mrs. E. A. Crider. The leadpr gave several interesting facts about the Indian Americans. Mrs. Hubert Gilpin, Mrs. Emma Barkley, Mrs. Clarence Morgan, Mrs. Marie Debolt and Mrs. R. O. Wynn fcave leaflets on the thankfulness and appreciation of the love of the Indian Amei'icans. A duet, entitled “Juanita,” was sung by Rosemary Strahm and Gloria Fugate, accompanied on the piano by Kay Wynn. A playlet on the thank offering boxes was given by Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. Blanche Mumma, and Mrs. Herpoan Sautibine. The thank offerings and boxes were placed on a map upon the table for all parts of the world and the group remained around the table tor the closing prayer. Mrs. John Kelley conducted the business meeting in the absence of the president and vice-president. Two new members, Mrs. Clifford Hoverman and Mrs. Walter Kiess, were welcomed into the socity. There were 19 members and six guests present for the meeting. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Marie Debolt, Mrs. D. C. Wynn, and Mrs. Richard I Shaffer. NOVEMBER MEETING IS HELD BY WOMEN’S GUILD The November meeting of the Women’s guild of the Salem E. and 'R. church, was opened by Mrs. Ella Scherry playing a piano prelude. The 23rd Psalm was then read by Mrs. Eugene Sommers. Mrs. Emma Breiner gave the devotions and Mrs. Dale Fruechte, Mrs. Leroy Kolter, and Mrs. Eugene Murchland sang a hymn. The film strip "Thanks,” was, shown by the Rev. H. E. Settlage- A prayer was then read by Mrs. Walter Conrad. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by Mrs. Loren Kruetzman, Mrs. Walter Conrad, Mrs. Richard Gerber, Mrs. Darrell Arnold, Miss Lizetta Worthman, Mrs. Emma Breiner, and Mrs. Eugene Sommers. Miss Helen Wellman will be hostess to the Eta Tau Sigma sorority Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Due to the Root township achievement supper being changed, thej parent education study group will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Monmouth school. The Fireman’s auxiliary will; meet with Mrs. Jack Rayer Monday evening at 8 o’clock. ■w e* • The Junior Women department of the Decatur Woman’s club will meet at the home of Miss Gaynel Lankenau Monday evening at 7:30 .o’clock. The Eureka Temple of the Pythian Sisters will have roll call and inspection Monday evening at 7: 30 o’clock at the K. of P. home on Third street. The- district deputy grand chief May Ely of Montpelier, will be in charge of the inspection, which will also include the knight's initiation. Every member who can possibly attend is urged to do so. Refreshments will be served at the close of this meeting. Trooper tEarl Warnock of Portland, formerly of Bluffton, has been promoted from the rank of corporal to be a detective sergeant with the Indiana state police. Charles D. Eber, 87, of Ohio City. 0., was instantly killed yesterday as he was walking north across the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Van Wert. He was struck by a freight train. Several by standers witnessed the accident. James M. Patch of Linn Grove was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Underwood of Van Wert, 0., when he was charged by a state patrolman with having a bad muffler on his Car. At the Adams county memorial hospital: ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Arthu? Hurst. Jr., of Decatur are the patents of a baby boy born today at 2:44 a.m„ weighing six. pounds and seven ounces and named Michael Allen. | Admitted Miss Kathleen Affolder, Berne. Dismissed Samuel and Sara Hackman, Decatur; Mrs. (Raymbnd G. Christman, Monroe; Mrs. Leon Siegar, Decatur; Mrs. Albert Egly and baby boy, Berne; Mrs. Norris Blocker and baby boy, Decatur. Church of God Missionary Society, Bake Sale, Firestone Store, 9:00 a. m. Saturday. 265 t 2

Society Items for today's publication must be phoned In by 11 a.m. (Saturday 9:30 a.m.) Karen Striker Phone 3-2121 THURSDAY Women's guild of St. Luke’s E. and R. church, all day meeting. Great Books discussion group, public library, 8 p. m. Bobo Willing Workers class of U. B. church, Miss Aldine Beabout, 7:30 p. m. Women’s Misisonary society of First Baptist church, lower auditorium of church, 7:30 p. m. Phoebe Bible class of Zion E. and R. church, church social room, 7:30 p. tn. Queen of Peace study club, Mrs. jGermaine Spangler, 7:30 p. m. 4 Heidelberg class of Zion E. and R. church, at church, 7:30 p. m. , D. A. V’ auxiliary, business meeting, hall, 7:30 p. m. Queen of the Rosary study club, Mrs. Dan Miller, 8 p. m. Zion Lutheran Needle club, parish hall, 7 p. m. Ladies aid society of Trinity E. U. B. church, at church, 7:30 p. m. Everready class of Methodist church, ladies lounge, 7:30 p. m. Women of the Moose, Moose home, 8 p. m., officers at 7:30 p. m. Order of Eastern Star, Masonic hall, 7:30 p. m. St. Jude’s study club, Mrs. Edwin Kauffman, 7:30 p.m. G. E. Aeolian choir, rehearsal, high school music room, 7:30 p. m. W. S. W. S. of Union Chapel Church, Mrs. Robert Workinger. Associated churches of Decatur Trinity E. U. B. church, corner of Ninth and Madison streets, 7:45 p. m. Emblem club, initiation and business meeting, Elks home, 8 p.m. Holy Family study club, Mrs. Ernest Fullenkamp, 8:30 p. m. FRIDAY Union township 4-H achievement night Farm Bureau meeting, Emmanuel Lutheran school, potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. V.F.W. potluck supper, post home, 6 pan. Girl Scout troop four, Youth and Comunity Center, after school. Rummage stale, sponsored by W. S. W. S. of Bethany E. U. B. ‘church, Decatur Hatchery. Builders class of Trinity E.U.B. sthurch, church basement, Thanksgiving supper, 5:45 p. m. $ W. S. W. S. of Calvery E. U. B. ehurqh, at church, 7: 30 p.>|n. Little Flower study tfub w M re. Mildreg Berling, 7:M p. m. —* Senior Girl Scout nance session. Youth and Community center, after school.' SATURDAY Bake sale, sponsored by Church of God Missionary society, Firestone store, 9 a. m. Story book hour, public library, 4 p. m. Variety supper and bazaar, sponsored by Zion Lutheran ladies of Schumm, Willshire school cafeteria, 5 to 8 p. m. ' Bake sale, sponsored by W.S.W.S. of Bethany E. U. B. church, Decatur Hatchery. Bethany E. U. B. Church Rummage Sale, Friday, and Bake Sale, Saturday, at Decatur Hatchery. 264t2x

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